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Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area

The Wildlife Area is an impressive 6,800 ha (17,000 ac) Ramsar designated wetland habitat located 11 km west of Creston off Hwy 3. From May to October, naturalists are on-site at the Interpretation Centre to provide guided canoe & walking tours (May - August), trail maps & information. Easy 24/7 access to 32 km of dyke trails & 2 viewing towers allows you a chance to view some of the close to 400 species of wildlife sighted in the area. Hiking, biking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, canoeing & fishing are some of the ways to enjoy the amazing scenery of the wetland.

How to Get Here

The Wildlife Centre is located 11 km west of Creston off Hwy 3. Look for the signs.

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Price Information

Guided Canoe Tour

Pricing Based on*Rate
AdultAges 12 & upPer Tour10.00
ChildAges 3 to 11Per Tour7.00
Membership discount/type (ie AAA)Members pricePer Tour5.00

Guided Walking Tour

Pricing Based on*Rate
AdultAges 12 & upPer Tour7.00
Membership discount/type (ie AAA)Members pricePer Tour5.00

Admission Fee

Pricing Based on*Rate
AdultAges 12 & upPer Entrance4.00
ChildAges 11 & underPer Entrance3.00
Family2 adults and up to 3 childrenPer Entrance12.00
GroupGroup consists of 8+ peoplePer Entrance2.00

Guided Walking Tour

Pricing Based on*Rate
ChildAges 3 to 11Per Tour5.00

*NOTE:  Rates shown are in Canadian dollars and subject to applicable taxes.


Accepted Payment Methods
Visa, MasterCard, Cash, Interac Bank/Debit Card, Personal Cheque, Travellers Cheques

Hours of Operation

Trails are open year-round (effective all year)
Operates 24 hours, 7 days per week.
Spring - Wildlife Centre Hours (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM
Close (PM) 4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM
Summer - Wildlife Centre Hours (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM
Close (PM) 4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM
Fall - Wildlife Centre Hours (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM
Close (PM) 4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM
Please note:  There is easy 24/7 access to over 32 km of trails year-round.

Services

ToursPerformances/ShowsRetail
Retail/Souvenirs

Amenities & Facilities

Accessible Facilities Boat Launch
Fishing Licenses Full Wheelchair Access (as per building code)
Internet Access Multi-media Presentations
Picnic Tables RV Parking
Attraction/Tour/Event Ticket Sales* Food & beverage (e.g. snack foods, coffee)*
* charges apply

Policies & Restrictions

Pet Policy
Pets Allowed
Age Restrictions
Guided canoe tours are available for children 3 years of age and older.